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We appreciated that The New York Times reminded everyone of a few tips to have a healthier Thanksgiving, while also confirming that people don’t consume as much as they think they might. So even if you hit the pie and wine, you may only end up consuming between 1,000 and 2,000 calories. Don’t get us wrong…that is a lot for one meal. But a light breakfast of just fruit or two eggs, and a light salad for lunch and you may not consume THAT much more than you would normally.

And tomorrow is always another day…keep the massive Thanksgiving sandwiches to a small portion controlled plate of leftovers, and turn that turkey into healthy soup instead of piling on to bread!

And, don’t forget to carve out time for exercise. A turkey trot, a pre-Thanksgiving meal AND post-Thanksgiving meal walk, or taking your favorite class or doing your favorite online video will give you even more calories to spare.

In case you haven’t picked out all of the recipes for your hosting duties, or perhaps if you’ve been asked to bring a dish and can’t figure out what to make…check out these healthful sides and apps that will leave you Thankful for the same pant size next Monday.

Prepare the apples by slicing and coring them– no need to peel, unless you want to.

Place the sliced apples and water in the bowl of your slow cooker, then cover and set to cook on low for 6 hours, until the apples are very soft. (If you have a VitaClay, like I do, it only takes 2 hours on the “stew” setting.)

Use an immersion blender to puree the applesauce, or transfer the apples in batches to a blender and (carefully!) blend using a dishtowel to cover the vent at the top. If you’re using a Vitamix, or another high-speed blender, be careful not to over-blend this sauce– it can become too smooth very quickly. Store the applesauce in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 6 months.